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American Medical Association (AMA)http://www.ama-assn.orgThe AMA has made a commitment to medicine by making doctors more accessible to their patients. Contact the AMA at:
American Medical Association
515 N. State St.
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 464-5000

American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)http://www.aacap.orgAACAP offers up-to-date information on child and adolescent development and issues.

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)http://www.aap.orgThe AAP is committed to the health and well-being of infants, adolescents, and young adults. The website offers news articles and tips on health for families.

Adolescent Health Transition Projecthttp://depts.washington.edu/healthtrThis is a health and transition resource for adolescents with special health care needs, chronic illnesses, and physical or developmental disabilities.

GirlsHealth.govhttp://www.girlshealth.govGirlsHealth.gov, developed by the U.S. Office on Women's Health, offers girls between the ages of 10 and 16 information about growing up, food and fitness, and relationships.